Okechukwu N. Ojogho, MD

Our experts get to the heart of the matter for patients of all ages with congenital heart disease throughout Washington, Idaho and Montana. Our nationally-recognized heart program has treated children and adults with congenital heart disease in the Inland Northwest for more than 30 years. We work closely with your primary care doctor to provide the best access to care for congenital heart disease. Caring for your heart is our honor. We’re here with cutting-edge technology and compassionate care to help you create a lifetime of happy moments with healthy hearts.

Dr. Forrester is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with a breadth of experience in heart and chest surgery, including treating aneurysms (a bulging or ballooning in the artery). He is one of few cardiothoracic surgeons in the United States that perform aortic valve repair procedures. Other areas of specialization for Dr. Forrester include aortic root reconstruction, aortic valve repair and replacements, and Ross Procedures, a cardiac surgery in which a diseased aortic valve is replaced with the patient's own pulmonary valve. Dr. Forrester completed his residency at Stanford University Hospital and Clinic before moving to Spokane in 2013 to join the Heart Institute Team at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center.

Jennifer Smith is a certified registered nurse anesthetist located in Spokane, WA.